Silver dichromate is a chemical compound with the

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Ag₂Cr₂O₇. It is insoluble in water and decomposes when treated with hot water. Its anion has a charge of -2.

Synthesis

:K₂Cr₂O₇ (aq) + 2 AgNO₃ (aq) → Ag₂Cr₂O₇ (s) + 2 KNO₃ (aq)

Applications

Related complexes are used as oxidants in organic chemistry. For instance, tetrakis(pyridine)silver dichromate, g₂(py)₄sup>2+ r₂O₇sup>2−, is used to convert

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and

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s to corresponding carbonyl compounds.

References

* Silver compounds Dichromates Oxidizing agents {{Inorganic-compound-stub